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EA are making another round of layoffs as they seek "to better meet fans’ changing needs", according to reportsElectronic Arts is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs across various departments, including recruitment, IT, and customer support, to "better meet fans’ changing needs." The exact number of affected employees is currently unknown, but the cuts include remote roles in the USA and staff in Hyderabad, India. This follows previous layoffs affecting the Skate developers Full Circle and the Battlefield 6 team earlier this year.
Report: EA conducts layoffs in Hyderabad, India and the USElectronic Arts has conducted another round of layoffs affecting remote workers in the US and employees at its Hyderabad, India office. The affected roles are primarily in trust and safety, IT, customer support, and recruitment departments. This marks the third round of layoffs at EA this year, following reductions at its Battlefield division and the Skate developer Full Circle.
Eidos Montreal founder says modern execs are driven more by spreadsheets than passion for gamesStephane D'Astous, founder of Eidos Montreal, believes modern game executives are driven more by financial spreadsheets than a genuine passion for games. He notes the shift from smaller, more personal decision-making to large, financially motivated corporate strategies, citing the increased influence of entities like Tencent and sovereign wealth funds. D'Astous feels this change has led to unrealistic expectations and a less creative development environment.
Ultima's creator Richard Garriott is planning to win back the rights to his legendary RPG from EA with an 50-year-old copyright quirkUltima creator Richard Garriott plans to reclaim the rights to the legendary RPG series from Electronic Arts using a provision in the Copyright Act of 1976 that allows authors to reclaim copyright after 35 years. Garriott, also known as Lord British, stated that he intends to regain all copyrights to his original work, though he acknowledges that this would grant him ownership of the copyright rather than the trademark, meaning he could create a game similar to Ultima but not use the 'Ultima' name.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The PodiumThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 – The Adventures of Elliot debuts, Tomodachi Life back in the top 5The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026, shows The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream climbed to #3, while EA Sports FC 26 remained at #2. The chart includes sales data for numerous titles across various publishers.- MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCGThis week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
As EA appear to renew the trademark for Ultima, its creator lies in wait to reclaim the game's copyright next yearElectronic Arts has renewed trademarks for the Ultima series, prompting discussions about its future. Series creator Richard Garriott revealed he has been attempting to work with EA on an Ultima revival for years and plans to reclaim the copyright in 2027, when the 35-year term expires. While EA would retain the trademark, Garriott aims to regain copyright for his original work under a new title like 'Lord British's Ultima'.- It seems a copyright law quirk will finally let Lord British reclaim Ultima from EA’s clutchesA quirk in copyright law may allow Richard Garriott, also known as Lord British, to reclaim the Ultima franchise from Electronic Arts. The article suggests that legal technicalities could lead to the return of the classic RPG series' rights.
- Ultima creator Richard Garriott now claims he could regain the series’ copyright by next yearUltima creator Richard Garriott claims he may regain the copyright for the series from Electronic Arts by 2027, citing a 35-year rule in copyright law. While EA currently operates Ultima Online, Garriott expressed past frustrations with the company's handling of potential revivals. This news comes amidst EA filing new trademarks for the Ultima series.
The creator of Ultima is reportedly reclaiming the series' rights back from EA, and it could happen as soon as next…Richard Garriott, the creator of the Ultima series, is reportedly set to reclaim the copyright to the franchise from Electronic Arts in 2027 due to a 35-year copyright reversion law. While EA will retain the trademark, Garriott plans to develop new titles under a name like "Lord British's Ultima".
Switch Online's June Game Trial Kicks Off With EA Sports FC 26Nintendo is offering a free game trial of EA Sports FC 26 to Nintendo Switch Online members until June 24, 2026. Subscribers can play the full game locally and online, with the option to transfer save data to the full purchase. The digital version is also on sale with discounts ending July 1, 2026.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Dead Space and Mass Effect trilogy are less than £5 right now in huge saleSeveral Electronic Arts titles are heavily discounted on Steam, with the Dead Space remake available for £4.99 and Mass Effect Legendary Edition for £3.99. Other notable deals include Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, and Sonic Mania, all priced under £5.
Battlefield 6's next update is bringing back a classic mechanic… from Call of Duty: GhostsBattlefield 6's upcoming update, arriving June 30th, will introduce a new 'Contract' system in its 'Wet Work' event, which bears a strong resemblance to the 'Field Order' mechanic from Call of Duty: Ghosts. Players will pick up contracts dropped by eliminated enemies to complete mid-match objectives for rewards. The update also includes changes to gunplay, vehicle balance, and a new event menu.
Chasing the Pros: A Beginner’s Guide to EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team on XboxThis guide provides beginners with strategies to build a competitive Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC 26 on Xbox without spending real money. It covers initial league choices, leveraging objectives for rewards, understanding the chemistry system, utilizing Squad Building Challenges, earning coins through gameplay, and keeping budget players relevant with Evolutions.
Full list of The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature cheats for editing Fairy Sims or mastering their Apothecary skillsThis guide provides a comprehensive list of cheats for The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature expansion, covering career progression, skill levels, traits, and even specific fairy-related deaths. While some features lack direct cheat codes, players can utilize console commands to edit fairy Sims, unlock new abilities, and bypass traditional gameplay progression.- Subscriptions, Clouds, and StreamsEA SPORTS FC 26 is now available on EA Play, allowing subscribers to access the game. This move is part of Electronic Arts' strategy to expand its subscription service offerings.
EA Has Started Informing Staff of Layoffs, Will Affect Multiple Divisions – RumorElectronic Arts has reportedly begun informing staff of layoffs across multiple divisions, though the initial round may be small. This news comes amid wider industry trends of job cuts, with Microsoft also expected to implement significant layoffs, particularly affecting studios not directly tied to major franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Developers at BioWare had already expressed concerns following EA's acquisition by an investor consortium.
Control Resonant Art Director Hopes It Does Well “So We Can Do Even More Stories” in Its UniverseRemedy Entertainment's art director Elmeri Raitanen confirmed that making Dylan the protagonist of Control Resonant was planned from the beginning. The studio hopes the game's success will allow for more stories within the Control universe. Control Resonant is scheduled to launch on September 24th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.